Ather Energy is a Bengaluru-based startup that launched India’s first intelligent electric scooter and uses machine learning for route optimization and predictive maintenance. It builds electric two-wheelers and related software-driven mobility products for urban commuters.
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Latest Price
$1.4B
IPO, May 2025, Perplexity
UpMarket Estimate
$1.4B
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Price
Series E Sep 2023
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Valuation Growth Over Time
Post-money valuation by round
Previous roundsMost recent
Date
Round
PPS (split-adj.)
Valuation
May 2025
IPO
₹321.00
$1.4B
Sep 2023
Series E
2022
Series D
2021
Series C
2020
Series B
Why Investors Are Watching Ather
Growth Signal
Ather said to target IPO raising $600M-$700M
Ather reportedly filed confidentially for an IPO aiming to raise about $600 million to $700 million, signaling a large public-market liquidity event. The company was said to be targeting a $5 billion to $6 billion valuation, below a prior peak of $7.5 billion.
Product Milestone
Ather is building an ecosystem beyond the scooter
Ather said the scooter is only the first product and that it is building an ecosystem around the vehicle with technology. That product framing suggests a broader platform strategy rather than a single-model hardware business.
Market Opportunity
EV two-wheeler demand could scale with India’s market
Ather operates in India’s two-wheeler market, where electrification offers a large replacement opportunity for commuter scooters. The company’s push into an ecosystem model implies it is aiming to capture more value per customer as adoption grows.
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No. As of March 2026, Ather is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access Ather shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.
Ather does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.
Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in Ather shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered alternative investments since 2019.
Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. Ather shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.
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Ather Energy designs intelligent electric scooters using machine learning for route optimization and predictive maintenance, is valued at $1.4B, and is said to target a $600M-$700M IPO — accredited investors can access Ather stock through UpMarket.